So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

Anyone have lower left pain?

@Marissa37, I perhaps can answer your question. The lower left incision , if you are a VSG is where they pulled,out your excised stomach portion. If you are a RnY, and possibly,all bypass varieties is where they put in the biggest gauge operating tools. Tends to be the biggest incision, the soredt incision and the one that takes the longest to heal. Sometimes they put extra stitching in there for reinforcement,one OP posted she felt something pop, pancked until her surgeon told her that's all it was. Sometimes all the gyrations that our gastrointestinal system has to go through makes you very tender inside. Give it a little time unless it gets rapidly worse, if it does either call your doctor or go to the E.R. ?I hope this helps.

Seems most of you are having surgery soon. I'm at the very beginning. Met with surgeon and 2 weeks until my 1st of 7 months with the nutritionist. I know it will go fast but right now it feels it's dragging

I’m at the 4 th month of pre op and was given the green light and already lost the goal weight so now they want me not to loose anymore. That’s a first. So next is the psychologist appt and then I meet the surgeon in May. So it’s fast going they have you do so much.
Hw 257
Cw 235
Gw 165

@macpower how are you doing?

I’m going good! Been going to the gym everyday and walking in the swimming pool for exercise. I’m having a hard time getting my protein in though. I’m so sick of powder / Milk-based protein! So Iv been buying the Isopure Juice. But it’s $45 for a case.

I’m going good! Been going to the gym everyday and walking in the swimming pool for exercise. I’m having a hard time getting my Protein in though. I’m so sick of powder / Milk-based protein! So Iv been buying the Isopure juice. But it’s $45 for a case.

How's your weight loss been?

I’m down 75 pounds so far since the start of my pre-op diet.

That is amazing! I dont know I have even lost half that! You are doing so well!

Way to go

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MACPOWER you are now a power loser not just a power lifter. Instead of being George of the Jungle you're going to be George of the Gym. Wowsers!??

1 hour ago, MACPOWER said:

I’m down 75 pounds so far since the start of my pre-op diet.

Awesome!

Awesome!

It's been a couple of weeks, how are you feeling macpower?

Sorry I haven’t been on in awhile. I’m finally on regular food again and my doctor released me to go back to the gym. SO, Iv pretty much been living at the gym everyday! Since the start of my pre-op diet and then surgery...Iv lost 85 pounds so far!

How is everyone doing?

85 pounds- WoW! This should boost your Gym-Cred! Not only will they see you can talk the talk, they will now realize you can walk the walk??

Sorry I haven’t been on in awhile. I’m finally on regular food again and my doctor released me to go back to the gym. SO, Iv pretty much been living at the gym everyday! Since the start of my pre-op diet and then surgery...Iv lost 85 pounds so far!

How is everyone doing?

Wow you are doing great! Congrats! How do you feel? Do you feel lighter? I know the difference in your stamina must be from A to Z.


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City